RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY237	RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS I	3	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to give the students the ability to practice a choreography using rhythmic gymnastics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include introduction to the rhythmic gymnastics and its history, Rules of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Classification of body movements, Special training methods, Specific warm-up methods, Bouncing exercises, Balance and coordination exercises, Force exercises, Flexibility exercises, Rope techniques, Hoop techniques, Pivot exercises, Music knowledge, Rhythm studies, Music selection, Choreography studies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the basic concepts of Rhythmic Gymnastics.
Tell the historical process of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Turkey and in the world.
Explain basic information about rhythmic gymnastics discipline.
Explain the rules of Rhythmic Gymnastics and apply these.
Use the terminology of the rhythmic gymnastics.
Apply basic techniques of rhythmic gymnastics.
Practice with rope, hoop, ball, headpin and braid instruments.
Apply a choreography using instruments specific to rhythmic gymnastics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information on purpose and content of the course. History of rhythmic gymnastics, basic facts about the field	Narration, question-response method
2	Contest viewing	Rhythmic gymnastics contest rules	Narration, question-response method
3	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Classification of movements specific to the gymnastics and practical exercises	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
4	Examination of sample training program	Basic steps of Rhythmic Gymnastics and rhythm studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
5	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Specific warm-up methods and application studies	Narration, question-response method, pair studies
6	Video viewing	Bouncing technique and application exercises	Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
7	Video viewing	Balance and coordination in Rhythmic Gymnastics and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing	Specific force training and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method and pair study
10	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Introducing the rope, rope technique and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
11	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Introducing the hoop, hoop techniques and application exercises	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study
12	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Introducing the Ball, Headpin and Braid, ball, headpin and braid instruments techniques and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study
13	Video viewing	Practices specific to ballet techniques	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study
14	Rhythm count for the specified music	Music knowledge, music selection and basic rhythm exercises	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study
15	Examination of sample choreographies	Choreography studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study and group studies
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Trost, A., Kravetsky, V. (2013). Greatest Rhythmic Gymnasts. A&V, Russian
Blume, M. (2013). Acrobatics For Children & Teenagers. Meyer Sports, USA
Gymnastics New Zealand, https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/rhythmic-gymnastics/
Türkiye Jimnastik Federasyonu, https://www.tcf.gov.tr/AEROBIK-CIMNASTIK/KURALLAR.html

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.					4
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.				3
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.					4
3	Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.				3
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.				3
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.				3
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.				3
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.				3
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	8	2	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125